Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RDJ Dream Cars Sweepstakes?

The RDJ Dream Cars Sweepstakes will run from June 16, 2023 through July 16, 2024 and will give away the six iconic cars featured in the six-episode Downey's Dream Cars series.

FootPrint Coalition's nonprofit, which advances research frontiers and promotes solutions, is the beneficiary of the RDJ Dream Cars Sweepstakes.

How can I enter the RDJ Dream Cars Sweepstakes?

There are four ways to enter the sweepstakes:

  1. Make a donation online to FootPrint Coalition at rdjdreamcars.com. For each donation amount, you will receive a specific number of entries into the sweepstakes.
  2. Purchase RDJ Dream Cars merchandise at rdjdreamcars.com. With each purchase, you will receive a specific number of entries into the sweepstakes.
  3. No Purchase and No Donation Alternative Method of Entry. See Sweepstakes Rules for more information.
  4. Receive bonus entries after entering the sweepstakes in one of the first three methods of entry. See Sweepstakes Rules for more information.
Who is eligible to enter the Sweepstakes?

is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Colombia, the United Kingdom, Canada (excluding Quebec), India, Brazil, and Mexico,who, at the time of entry, are at least eighteen (18) years old and the age of majority in their jurisdiction of legal residence. See Sweepstakes Rules for more details on eligibility.

How many prizes will be given away during the Sweepstakes?

There are six (6) total Prizes available in six (6) separate Drawings (each a “Prize”), as outlined below.

  1. Drawing Date One Prize: One (1) Custom 1972 CHEVROLET K10 PICK UP (ARV: $200,000), plus $20,000 to be applied toward the Verified Prize Winner’s (defined below) IRS withholding requirement for federal income taxes, or alternate cash prize of $67,000.
  2. Drawing Date Two Prize: One (1) Custom 1985 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO (ARV: $175,000), plus $17,500 to be applied toward the Verified Prize Winner’s IRS withholding requirement for federal income taxes, or alternate cash prize of $58,000.
  3. Drawing Date Three Prize: One (1) Custom 1969 MERCEDES 280 SE (ARV: $100,000), plus $10,000 to be applied toward the Verified Prize Winner’s IRS withholding requirement for federal income taxes, or alternate cash prize of $33,000.
  4. Drawing Date Four Prize: One (1) Custom 1966 BUICK RIVIERA GS (ARV: $150,000), plus $15,000 to be applied toward the Verified Prize Winner’s IRS withholding requirement for federal income taxes, or alternate cash prize of $50,000.
  5. Drawing Date Five Prize: One (1) Custom 1965 CHEVROLET CORVETTE (ARV: $200,000), plus $20,000 to be applied toward the Verified Prize Winner’s IRS withholding requirement for federal income taxes, or alternate cash prize of $67,000.
  6. Drawing Date Six Prize: One (1) Custom 1972 VOLKSWAGEN BUS (ARV: $200,000), plus $20,000 to be applied toward the Verified Prize Winner’s IRS withholding requirement for federal income taxes, or alternate cash prize of $67,000.

Road Trip Kit: Each Prize will also include a Road Trip Kit, comprised of: one (1) Opolis Optics sunglasses and retainers (ARV: $175); one (1) Looptworks Tiki Leather Laptop Crossbody Bag (ARV: $34.99); one (1) For Days Baseball Cap (ARV: $28); one (1) For Days Sweatshirt (ARV: $82); one (1) set of Ettitude travel sheets (ARV: $74); one (1) Danica Heirloom 3-Tier Tiffin (ARV: $35); one (1) $250 gift card to Paskho (ARV: $250); one (1) Newly throw blanket (ARV: $158); and one (1) 3D Knit bucket hat ($158). Total approximate retail value of each Road Trip Kit: $994.99.

How many prizes can one person win?

Maximum of one (1) Prize per person during the Sweepstakes.

How many drawings will there be?

There will be six separate drawings.

What is the schedule of drawings and what are the deadlines for entries to be eligible for each drawing?
  1. Drawing Date One for the 1972 Chevrolet K10 Pickup will be February 9, 2024 which will select one winning entry from all entries received by January 24, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  2. Drawing Date Two for the 1985 Chevrolet El Camino will be March 29, 2024 which will select one winning entry from all entries received by March 14, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  3. Drawing Date Three for the 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE will be April 22, 2024 which will select one winning entry from all entries received by April 4, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  4. Drawing Date Four for the 1966 Buick Riviera will be May 26, 2024 which will select one winning entry from all entries received by May 9, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  5. Drawing Date Five for the 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will be June 30, 2024 which will select one winning entry from all entries received by June 13, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
  6. Drawing Date Six for the 1972 VW Bus will be July 31, 2024 which will select one winning entry from all entries received by July 16, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Are all Sweepstakes entries eligible for all six of the drawings?

Each Sweepstakes Entry is eligible for all Drawings based on when the Entry is made. For example, an Entry made by January 24, 2024 is eligible for all six Drawings. An Entry made after January 24, 2024 but by March 14, 2024 is eligible for all Drawings starting with Drawing #2. An Entry made after March 14, 2024 but by April 4, 2024 is eligible for all Drawings starting with Drawing #3. All non-winning entries remain eligible for the remaining drawings. Additionally, each person can only win a maximum of one prize during the Sweepstakes across all six drawings.

Can I select which Drawing my entries go into?

No, all entries will be automatically entered into each Drawing starting with the first Drawing based on when the Entry is made.

What are the rules for the RDJ Dream Cars Sweepstakes?